The Senate convened this morning for the 20th day of the Regular Session.

Senate Bill 172, relating to the sale of nonintoxicating beer, and Senate Bill 197, relating to the expiring of funds from the State Fund and appropriating them into various accounts, were passed unanimously.

The Senate also had five bills on second reading: Senate Bills 47, 196, 214, 335, and 338. Senate Bill 101, which would clarify the Medical Professional Liability Act, was read for the first time. In addition to these bills, 16 new bills were introduced.